Sunday, November 24, 2013
Wisconsin MLS Soccer Now!!
Wisconsin MLS movement
Team will be majority owned by Bryan Price, who purchased the Crew in 2005. While he is in political office, it will be placed in the same trust as the Crew.
Team will play in American Capitalist Stadium on the outskirts of the Southern Wisconsin University campus.
Opening April 27th, 2013, 10AM, online only at wimlsnow.com
$100 deposit for season ticket seat licenses, gets you on the list early. Money is refundable upon request within sixty days. Goal is 15K deposits. Since American Capitalist Stadium will seat about 25K, we will stop taking deposits when we reach 20K. When Wisconsin MLS is awarded a team, those on the top of the list will be required to purchase some sort of license plan. They are non-transferable, except to close relatives (spouse, children, parents) if the license holder passes away.
First come, first served. Limit of eight per company, four per individual. Individual, corporate and business accounts wishing to purchase suites or more than eight seat licenses should contact tickets@wimlsnow.com for special instructions. The earlier you deposit, the higher on the priority list you will be for tickets. For example, the first person to deposit $100 will be #1 on the list. That person chooses 2...they are required to pay $200. That money is refundable at any time, but they will be removed from the list when their money is refunded.
We are in communication with the MLS and have presented our proposal to begin play as early as 2014.
At this moment, Mr. Price is the majority owner of Sporting Kansas City of the MLS. Within 90 days of being awarded the Wisconsin MLS franchise, Mr. Price will divest his holdings in Sporting Kansas City.
Write up in Pro Soccer Talk, April 1st, 2013
No April Fool's Day joke here. Milwaukee wants a MLS expansion team, and has the big money and political power of Bryan Price behind it. Not only do they have a brand new stadium in place, expandable and retractable roof ready, they will begin taking deposits before the end of the month.
Price owns the Brewers and is building his own tuition free university, which is where the new stadium is. He is in the governor's mansion until 2014, and if he wants to be, 2018 seems very likely, as he received over 60% of the vote in the recall brought against him last summer. Even after selling many of his American Pride shares to fund the initial construction of Southern Wisconsin University, his estimated worth is still over $4.5B.
Price wants to own the MLS team himself, as he does the Brewers, so profit/loss is not a big deal to him...American Pride owns several sports entities, including the new WCS women's pro soccer league, the Newcastle United EPL franchise, and a AAA minor league franchise less than an hour from Milwaukee.
American Capitalist Stadium is said to be one of the finest ever built for its size (29K capacity, expandable to 38K); wide padded seats, all seating areas covered. Many feel Price is speaking up to be the backup plan in case the Queens soccer facility the MLS wants to be the 20th team falls through.
At worst, he currently has the stadium, and will soon have thousands of deposits in place (heck, Price's companies alone could purchase a huge amount). In one press release, Milwaukee appears to have jumped to the top of the MLS expansion list.
Write up in Pro Soccer Talk, April 26th, 2013
In less than 24 hours, the group known as Wisconsin MLS Now will begin selling season ticket deposits for a team that does not exist, and may never exist. They have already taken in about 2500 deposits for suites and group requests (5+ for individuals, 9+ for businesses), though those will not be at the top of the list...those coveted spots will go online tomorrow at 10AM.
This is almost a marketing experiment gone awry, as Bryan Price's group has spent millions...some say up to $10M, on a campaign that has created a fever pitch for tickets in a city in which has never been mentioned as a hotbed for pro soccer and, to the best of our knowledge, has never been seriously considered as a future home for MLS. Radio saturation, TV, print, billboards, as well as stunning online ad proliferation have people just wishing the day of truth will pass. Many wonder if this "created demand" will lead many to put down a deposit (which is fully refundable at any time) to just be a part of it or to maybe even buy tickets in hopes of reselling them.
Price is mega-wealthy, of course. He owns the Brewers, as well as Sporting Kansas City, which he will sell upon being awarded a Milwaukee area MLS franchise. His conglomerate, American Pride, was began with $50M less than fifteen years ago, and is now a $50B company, 1000 times more. It is almost a perfect example of the American dream. He has the money to spend, and has chosen to do so. He may have a how-to list, if he's successful in acquiring a franchise.
We'll see how many deposits they get this weekend, though they many not announce it. Many seem to think they will hit their limit, 15K, very quickly; within a day, two days, or less than a week.
Write up in Pro Soccer Talk, April 27th, 2013
And it is done. Wisconsin MLS Now took 22K $100 deposits for season tickets in just over three hours today. While the deposits are refundable for any reason, it is still very impressive that a team no one had hardly dreamed of a month ago, and may never exist mind you, took in $2.2M.
This may be used as an example of how to create a buzz, as unheard of amounts of advertising (estimates of $10M keep getting thrown around), especially radio and billboards (over 600 billboards within an hour of the Milwaukee metro, and seemingly, every commercial break on many stations included a thirty second spot imploring people to "get your name on the top of the list."), not to mention unheard of amounts of social media.
Email to friends, season ticket holders, May 10th, 2013
Thank you for your unprecedented support. We have a list of 22,000 people strong that want to buy season tickets for future MLS games in Wisconsin. Let's rundown where we are:
*Yes, we will be taking more deposits. Like us on Facebook, sign up for our Twitter updates, and/or sign up for e-mail messages.
*Yes, we will be playing soccer in 2014. It may be in the MLS, but that is doubtful, as they tend to move cautiously. More than likely, it will be in one of the minor leagues in US soccer, most likely the NASL or USL Pro. We will also have US Open Cup games, exhibitions versus MLS teams, as well as other professional teams, from Europe, South America, and so on.
*Season ticket holders will have two choices...they can buy season tickets for the team, or they can pass.
*We'll be having a season ticket holder event at the stadium as soon as construction is completed, likely June/July this summer. You can check out sight lines and decide on your seat location.
*Mike Anhaeuser has been hired as the team's first head coach, and signed to a five season contract, through 2018. Pat Ercoli has been hired as the team's first GM, and signed to a five season contraxct, through 2018.
*The voting for the team name will be in the month of July...keep sending in your names, along with your $1 to Make A Wish. So far, Wisconsin United, Wisconsin Warriors are leading.
Friendlies announced for 2014
Club America, from Liga MX
Dortmuth, from German Bundeliga
Newcastle United, from EPL
Columbus Crew, from MLS
New England Revolution, from MLS
E-mail, press release, 5/17/13
Announced that Des Moines Menace of the USL PDL will be an affiliate of WI MLS when team begins play in the MLS.
Announced that Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Pro will be an affiliate of WI MLS when team begins play in the MLS.
E-mail, press release, 5/21/13
Announced that unless an MLS team becomes available in time for the 2014 season, the team will play in the NASL for the 2014 campaign.
home color kit
purple/black jersey/shorts (GK is gray top/shorts)
away color kit
yellow jersey, black collar/outline, black shorts (GK is black top/shorts)
alternate kit
red/white stripes, blue collar/sleeve, blue shorts (GK is blue top/shorts)
alternate kit
black and white vertical stripes, black shorts (Newcastle United sister team)
alternate kit
camouflage tops, black shorts (GK is white top/shorts)
Email, press release, 6/6/13
Bon Jovi will perform the first concert at American Capitalist Stadium on October 26th, 7PM. Presale to season ticket depositers will begin 6/15 at 9AM.
Email, press release, 6/7/13
By popular vote, the team will be known as the Wisconsin Warriors.
{There is a women's football team currently using that team name. We have reimbursed them for new uniforms, web site, and they will be choosing a new moniker by 7/1/13. As of this morning, the WisMLSNow website lands at wisconsinwarriors.com.
Email, press release, 6/8/13
The Warriors have been in contact with the WCS, asking about the availability of expansion teams in the future. We will share any news with you as soon as we know.
Email, press release, 6/10/13
For the first five years, the uniform sponsor of the Warriors will be Honor Flight. When the team reaches the MSL, American Pride (the official sponsor of Honor Flight) will pay $2.5M a season. Until then, they will pay $500K per season.
Email, press release, 6/11/13
First soccer game announced, 8/25/13, 7PM. MLS's Sporting Kansas City will take on the Polish national team. Any tickets remaining after the season ticket holders tour weekend will go on sale online Tuesday, 7/2/13, at 10AM.
Email, press release, 6/12/13
Construction is almost complete. We have planned a season ticket holder event later this month. You can tour American Capitalist Stadium from June 28th- July 1st, and exclusively for people on the waiting list Friday and Saturday. You can tour the stadium, choose your section and/or seats with our customer service reps, and decide if you want to buy tickets for the friendly between Sporting Kansas City and the Polish national team on 8/25, for the Bon Jovi concert on 10/26, or if you'd like partial or full season tickets for our 2014 debut season, and so on.
Uniforms will be for sale in the team store, all three kits, just as they will appear on the field next year! Get them at a discounted price ONLY at the stadium store.
On Sunday and Monday, the stadium will be open to the public.
Free soft drinks (thanks Pepsi!) and free bottled water all four days, with $1 concessions each day as well.
If you cannot make it to the open house, the list will open up on Tuesday, July 2nd online, and remain open until further notice. $200 a seat deposit (refundable).
Email, press release 6/13/13
The women's side of the Warriors will be known as the War Eagles, based on the legend of Old Abe, an eagle who is part of Civil War history. We have asked the WCS for a team as early as 2014, and will proudly look to be the leading force in women's soccer in the USA.
The team colors and kits will mirror the Warriors, but a 2nd alternate, deep pink/black top, gray outline, light pink shorts.
Honor Flight will also be the uniform sponsor of the War Eagles, $1.1M per year if in the WCS, $200K if in the W-League. Five year commitment through 2018.
Email, press release, 6/14/13
All the seats have been installed! Capacity for soccer is 29,440; about 18K lower level, about 5K upper level, 5K club, 720 in 36 suites, 500 in executive club.
Email, press release, 6/21/13
25K outdoor football/soccer stadium--complete June, 2013 (seating areas covered, includes eight full size grass soccer fields/complex, one turf, one covered (Warriors/War Eagles practice facility, with offices, training complex, attached, also turf), actual capacity 29,440. Tours will be conducted at open house!
Email, press release, 6/28/13
1. Milwaukee, WI (population 2 million) Went from darkhorse to favorite with Bryan Clark's foresight and cash to build a 30K capacity soccer palace as part of his Southern Wisconsin University construction project. In six months, his team has secured 22K ticket deposits, an experienced GM and coach, and will begin play in the NASL next season. Training facilities and offices are already complete.
Things going for them: Support, fan base, ownership with deep pockets, MLS ready stadium.
Things not going for them: Not a noted soccer hotbed.
Email, press release, 7/3/13
Thank you for the visitors this weekend. On Friday/Saturday, about half of those on our season ticket list took a look around, and about 7500 picked out their seats, on either a full or partial season plan. About 500 more didn't make it to the stadium, but still picked out seats. Thank you for your belief in us.
Then, on Sunday/Monday, we opened up to the public, those that missed getting on the list. We had 12K take the tour, and added another 7K to the list...along with 3K more over the phone and online. We now have just over 31K deposits (a few have requested refunds). Of those 10K, about 2200 picked seats.
We also had requests for those hoping to support the War Eagles only, on what to do. Season tickets will go on sale soon.
In a few weeks, we will release seats to the public for the soccer match and the concert. In the meantime, keep checking in for updates.
Email update, 7/22/13
We have decided to cap the list as of Friday, 7/19/13 at 33,700. At the moment, about 15K have chosen seats for next year's contests, about 6K full and 9K half season plans. We are through about 27K people on the list.
Email update, 8/1/13
We have every intention of being one of the 24. Note that, by our count and ticket deposits, we already have met every single criteria.
Email update, 8/1/13, 3:30pm
Preliminary counts...17200 have chosen seats for our debut 2014 NASL campaign...6700 full, and 10500 half season plans. So, before any group or single game tickets have been sold, we have about 12K fans in house for every game next season.
25K seats sold for the Bon Jovi concert, those remaining will go on sale to the general public at noon 8/2, and at 9AM to those on the list using their code that will be emailed at 8:45AM, in excess of their deposit number. Online only.
18K seats sold for the Sporting KC/Poland friendly, those remaining will go on sale at noon 8/3. Online only.
Email update 8/9/13, 11:30pm
We have sold about 25K tickets for the Sporting KC/Poland friendly. Final discounts will take place at noon, 8/10.
Bon Jovi is officially a sell out.
With the help of our supporter groups, we have picked out our anthem, which we feel will perfectly describe both our team's and our fan spirit...I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, by Bon Jovi.
Email update 8/24/13, 2PM
We'll see you Saturday night. Get here early, it will be close to a full house, 27K tickets sold as of this morning. Parking lots open at 4, $5 and $10.
Email update 8/25/13, 10:05PM
Hope you joined us, as Poland defeated Sporting Kansas City 4-3 in front of 27,772 fans.
At halftime, it was announced that the War Eagles would be an expansion team in the WCS, beginning play in 2014. We will begin going down the list Monday and taking nonrefundable deposits of $150 for either half or full season ticket packages for the 2014 War Eagles.
Also announced at the half were the first signings for the Warriors, seven players who have extensive experience in the USA, England, Mexico, and Germany.
Email update 8/30/13, 3:30PM
About 7K full season tickets and 10800 half season tickets sold for 2014 Warriors...before any group or single game tickets have been sold, just under 12500 for each game.
Thus far for the War Eagles, after five days on sale, we have deposits and commitments for 1400 full season tickets and 2700 half season plans...we are made it through 28K on the list, though we realize many folks are on vacation this week and not online. Still, five days in, about 2800 a game.
Email updates 9/4/13 4:30PM
War Eagles' head coach-- Wendy Kotwas Waddell
War Eagles GM--Mark Washo
Both Washo and Waddell inked four year contracts, which takes them through the 2017 season.
Thus far, we are all the way through the list, and have 1600 full season ticket commitments and 3400 half season commits...3300 FSE's. The general public is welcome to order season tickets for the War Eagles and/or the Warriors, online or by phone.
Email update, 9/23/13, 3:30PM
War Eagles have sold 1700 full season packages and 3500 half season, 3450 FSE's. Early bird pricing remains in force through 12/31/13. Packages available at a per game price of $12-38. Will have 12 games in package (11 regular season, 1 friendly).
Warriors have 7500 full season and 11500 half season packages, 13250 FSE's. Early bird pricing remains in force through 12/31/13. Packages available at a per game price of $14-70. Will have 18 games in package.
Email update, 10/4, 3PM
Warriors sign seven more players, 14 total. Announce plans for reserve program, U23's, and academy. All players being paid between $77-825K.
War Eagles sign sixteen players. Announce plans for U23's and academy. All players being paid between $30-50K.
Email update, 10/25, 4:15 PM
I felt it was probably time to comment on the ongoing MLS expansion process. FYNYC has already been named as the 20th team, and will begin play in 2015. Another team (or teams) may also begin play in '15, but that has not been announced.
This past week, Orlando had funding for their soccer specific stadium approved. They have commented publicly they hope to be the 21st team, and begin play in 2015.
Where do we stand? We are the Wisconsin Warriors. We have a state of the art, as good as any ever built, soccer stadium that is ready to go. Right now, it's capacity is about 30K, but it will be expanded by the end of 2014 to hold about 40K. Every seat is cushioned, comfortable, and ready for MLS action.
It has been thoroughly tested in Southern Wisconsin University football games, and it is as good as it gets; from the sight lines to being as close to the action as any stadium in the world; to the wide, roomy concourses; to the concession stands that have the finest equipment of any of the finest restaurant kitchens in the world.
We have been in touch with MLS from day one, before we even made it public that we were forming a team. We feel we are, by far, the most prepared of any of the proposed expansion cities, including New York, which plans to play several seasons in Yankees Stadium, which was obviously built for and designed for baseball.
In early 2014, we will play our first game in the NASL, a second tier US soccer league. We will put an entertaining and quality product on the field. We are ready, as early as 2015, to field a MLS team. We are building that team today, and have building blocks in place. We plan to be second to none, with our facilities, our training, and our fan base. We have over 12K full season ticket equivalents in place, and have not yet marketed or sold any single game tickets yet (we will begin the Monday after Thanksgiving, either as vouchers or as single game tickets if the NASL gets us our home dates before then.
No one thought the Brewers could ever draw 3M people in a season. We have twice. We will pack American Capitalist Stadium, and the atmosphere will be as good as exists in the world. We have sent management to Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, and Kansas City, and those same people will take in games in Europe, Mexico, and Asia this winter. We can't create the noise, but we can set up our fans for success. We will have NASL games and several friendlies next year. We will also have WCS, the best women's soccer in the world.
And, we just might host our first national team game next season as well. No promises, but it is being discussed. Nothing is impossible if you can dream it.
Do we get impatient? Yes. We want a MLS team yesterday. We will get one. And when we do, we will celebrate the day, and immediately begin planning for our first season and game.
We'll see you on the pitch.
BP
E mail and numbers TBA at Fanfest, 11/23/13:
War Eagles have sold 2000 full season packages and 4200 partial season, 4100 FSE's. Early bird pricing remains in force through 12/31/13. Will have 12 games in package.
Warriors have 7700 full season and 12300 half season packages, 13850 FSE's. Early bird pricing remains in force through 12/31/13. Will have 22 games in package. First home game will be 2PM, Saturday 4/12/14. First away game will be first weekend of April.
War Eagles and Warriors will have a doubleheader on Friday, July 4th; followed by a huge fireworks show at about 9:30PM...one ticket gets you both games and the fireworks, an exclusive Tshirt, plus a $10 concession card! Sponsored by Hooters.
Note: This game is part of the Warriors' season ticket package...War Eagles season ticket holders will be given the option of purchasing tickets at the Warriors season ticket rate.
SECRET/UNANNOUNCED: MLS commissioner Don Garber will be introduced at the beginning of Bryan Price's remarks, and will make the announcement that the Warriors will be added as an expansion team, along with Orlando City FC and NYFC, to begin play in the 2015 season.
On Friday, we will be Fed Exing a gift package to be delivered on Saturday afternoon to all Warriors season ticket holders. It will include a copy of the press release designed for release after Mr. Garber's announcement, a "Warriors + MLS = 2015" lavender Tshirt, a goalkeeper kit (design to be released at fanfest), schedule magnet with 2014 home games/dates; several pens, pencils, tablets, drinking cups, all with Warriors MLS 2015 on them, soccer ball with MLS 2015, NASL 2014 Opening Day red/white/blue hoodie, July 4th "save the date" 48 ounce travel mug/thermos, purple/yellow/black scarf, vouchers for SWU athletic events, two War Eagles vouchers for each package; Hooters, Freedom, Liberty, White Castle, gift cards..
On Friday we will be Fed Exing a gift package to all War Eagles season ticket holders, will include the above travel mug/thermos, scarf, lavender Tshirt, vouchers, gift cards, in addition to...pink ribbon tank top, 2014 Opening Day red/white/blue Tshirt, black windbreaker, Warriors voucher.
Email, press release, 11/19/13
Announced FC Tucson will be an affiliate, along with Des Moines Menace and Pittsburgh Riverhounds, starting in 2014. Indy Eleven of the NASL will also be an affiliate of the Warriors when Wisconsin becomes a member of the MLS, as early as 2015. The Warriors, Menace, Eleven, and Riverhounds will all have spring training in Arizona. Warriors will begin 2/19/13.
Also, the Warriors U23's will play in the USL PDL in the Great Lakes Division. Vouchers will be given to all season ticket holders, and also given to all single game ticket buyers. Individual game tickets will be $3 for adults, $1 for students, and under 8 free (must be accompanied by an adult or someone that is 14 or over). Seating is general admission, most home games will be at Prepare for Excellence Grass Field 1 in the Warriors' complex, capacity 3500. Park in the ACS free lot and follow the signs.
The Warriors U20's will play in the USL Super 20 Midwest Division. Most games will be at the Prepare for Excellence Grass Field 2, capacity 1200. Park in the ACS free lot and follow the signs. Vouchers will be given to all season ticket holders, and also given to all single game ticket buyers. Individual game tickets will be $3 for adults, $1 for students, and under 8 free (must be accompanied by an adult or someone that is 14 or over). Seating is general admission.
The War Eagles U23's will play in the W League Central Division and most home games will be at the Prepare for Excellence Grass Field 2 in the War Eagles' complex, capacity 1200. Park in the ACS free lot and follow the signs. Vouchers will be given to all season ticket holders, and also given to all single game ticket buyers. Individual game tickets will be $3 for adults, $1 for students, and under 8 free (must be accompanied by an adult or someone that is 14 or over). Seating is general admission.
The War Eagles U20's will play in the W-20 Midwest Division league, and most home games will be at the Prepare For Excellence Grass Field 3 in the War Eagles' complex, capacity 500. Park in the ACS free lot and follow the signs. Vouchers will be given to all season ticket holders, and also given to all single game ticket buyers. Individual game tickets will be $3 for adults, $1 for students, and under 8 free (must be accompanied by an adult or someone that is 14 or over). Seating is general admission.
Announced the Warriors will be playing an exhibition 3/29/14 at Komo Park versus the Eleven.
Also, the Warriors will be playing "friendlies" in Des Moines and Pittsburgh in the summer of 2014. Newcastle United will be playing a "friendly" in Indy in the summer of '14 as well while in the USA on tour.
Announced sister team relationship with Newcastle United of the EPL.
Email/press release 11/19/13 6:30PM
Congrats to Orlando City SC on being named an MLS expansion team for 2015, joining NYCFC. We are hoping to join you...soon.
And don't forget, our first annual Warriors Fanfest is Saturday, 1-5PM at American Capitalist Stadium. Free admission, gift bag to the first 10K through the doors. Free parking, tailgating welcome, we'll see you then.
Email, press release, 11/22, 2PM
Fanfest at ACS tomorrow from 12-4. Free admission and parking!
We will have 15 Warriors' players and 11 War Eagles' players there. Free autographs and picture sessions. Gift bags for the first 10K through the door. Bryan Price will be speaking about 12:30, and will have a special announcement. Coach Anhauser and GM Ercoli will be speaking about 1PM.
If you cannot make it, FSW will have coverage from 12-1:45.
Email, press release, 11/23/13, 12:55PM
Don Garber, the commissioner of Major League Soccer, just announced at Fanfest that the Wisconsin Warriors franchise will be joining MLS as the 22nd franchise in 2015, joining NYCFC and Orlando as expansion teams that season.
That's right folks, we are in!!!
We are, we are, we are going to MLS. We are, we are, we are going to MLS...
If you are not on the list, the next way to obtain priority to 2015 MLS season tickets is to purchase 2014 NASL season tickets. No, we cannot add you to the list, the only way to ensure you will be able to buy a half or full package of 2015 season tickets is to buy a 2014 half or full season package!! C'mon out and try out the sightlines. We cannot guarantee your exact seats unless you buy a full season package, but we can do our best to get you the section you want.
Email, press release 11/24/5PM
Sold about 300 full season packages and about 500 half season packages since Fanfest began yeterday, and the MLS announcement.
That gives us about 8K full season ticket packages and 12800 half season packages, or about 14400 full season equivalents.
If you wish to be a season ticket holder, make a $200 nonrefundable deposit per ticket, or choose your package and make an exact payment by phone with your ticket rep.
We will be available by phone or online from 10AM-7PM Monday and Tuesday, 10-4 on Wednesday, 10-7 on Friday, and 10-2 on Saturday. Or, stop in at American Capitalist Stadium and tell the ticket window attendant you wish to purchase a Warriors or War Eagles season ticket package. 4 pack vouchers are for sale at the window as well!
Email, press release, Thanksgiving Day, 2014
We are thankful for a full NASL season in 2014, as well as several exhibitions.
And, most of all, we are especially thankful for MLS action in 2015.
Happy Thanksgiving. We'll see you on the pitch in April.
Black Friday specials
Online and at the team store in ACS...buy one, get one free. Free SWU athletic vouchers with every order. Free scarf with any order over $50. Free $20 Hooters' gift card with any order over $75. Free $50 Freedom theaters gift card with any order over $125. Free $100 Warriors/War Eagles ACS gift card with every order over $250.
New items added; ties, jackets, ladies apparel, souvenir items.
Sale starts at 3PM online Thursday, goes until 7PM Friday. ACS shop open 10-7 Friday.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL STOCKING STUFFER
...3 Warriors vouchers plus the July 4th extravaganza...$49 plus your choice of clothing.
--OR--
...3 War Eagles vouchers plus the July 4th extravaganza...$35 plus your choice of clothing.
Limited to 500 packages, ends 12/23/13.
Team will be majority owned by Bryan Price, who purchased the Crew in 2005. While he is in political office, it will be placed in the same trust as the Crew.
Team will play in American Capitalist Stadium on the outskirts of the Southern Wisconsin University campus.
Opening April 27th, 2013, 10AM, online only at wimlsnow.com
$100 deposit for season ticket seat licenses, gets you on the list early. Money is refundable upon request within sixty days. Goal is 15K deposits. Since American Capitalist Stadium will seat about 25K, we will stop taking deposits when we reach 20K. When Wisconsin MLS is awarded a team, those on the top of the list will be required to purchase some sort of license plan. They are non-transferable, except to close relatives (spouse, children, parents) if the license holder passes away.
First come, first served. Limit of eight per company, four per individual. Individual, corporate and business accounts wishing to purchase suites or more than eight seat licenses should contact tickets@wimlsnow.com for special instructions. The earlier you deposit, the higher on the priority list you will be for tickets. For example, the first person to deposit $100 will be #1 on the list. That person chooses 2...they are required to pay $200. That money is refundable at any time, but they will be removed from the list when their money is refunded.
We are in communication with the MLS and have presented our proposal to begin play as early as 2014.
At this moment, Mr. Price is the majority owner of Sporting Kansas City of the MLS. Within 90 days of being awarded the Wisconsin MLS franchise, Mr. Price will divest his holdings in Sporting Kansas City.
Write up in Pro Soccer Talk, April 1st, 2013
No April Fool's Day joke here. Milwaukee wants a MLS expansion team, and has the big money and political power of Bryan Price behind it. Not only do they have a brand new stadium in place, expandable and retractable roof ready, they will begin taking deposits before the end of the month.
Price owns the Brewers and is building his own tuition free university, which is where the new stadium is. He is in the governor's mansion until 2014, and if he wants to be, 2018 seems very likely, as he received over 60% of the vote in the recall brought against him last summer. Even after selling many of his American Pride shares to fund the initial construction of Southern Wisconsin University, his estimated worth is still over $4.5B.
Price wants to own the MLS team himself, as he does the Brewers, so profit/loss is not a big deal to him...American Pride owns several sports entities, including the new WCS women's pro soccer league, the Newcastle United EPL franchise, and a AAA minor league franchise less than an hour from Milwaukee.
American Capitalist Stadium is said to be one of the finest ever built for its size (29K capacity, expandable to 38K); wide padded seats, all seating areas covered. Many feel Price is speaking up to be the backup plan in case the Queens soccer facility the MLS wants to be the 20th team falls through.
At worst, he currently has the stadium, and will soon have thousands of deposits in place (heck, Price's companies alone could purchase a huge amount). In one press release, Milwaukee appears to have jumped to the top of the MLS expansion list.
Write up in Pro Soccer Talk, April 26th, 2013
In less than 24 hours, the group known as Wisconsin MLS Now will begin selling season ticket deposits for a team that does not exist, and may never exist. They have already taken in about 2500 deposits for suites and group requests (5+ for individuals, 9+ for businesses), though those will not be at the top of the list...those coveted spots will go online tomorrow at 10AM.
This is almost a marketing experiment gone awry, as Bryan Price's group has spent millions...some say up to $10M, on a campaign that has created a fever pitch for tickets in a city in which has never been mentioned as a hotbed for pro soccer and, to the best of our knowledge, has never been seriously considered as a future home for MLS. Radio saturation, TV, print, billboards, as well as stunning online ad proliferation have people just wishing the day of truth will pass. Many wonder if this "created demand" will lead many to put down a deposit (which is fully refundable at any time) to just be a part of it or to maybe even buy tickets in hopes of reselling them.
Price is mega-wealthy, of course. He owns the Brewers, as well as Sporting Kansas City, which he will sell upon being awarded a Milwaukee area MLS franchise. His conglomerate, American Pride, was began with $50M less than fifteen years ago, and is now a $50B company, 1000 times more. It is almost a perfect example of the American dream. He has the money to spend, and has chosen to do so. He may have a how-to list, if he's successful in acquiring a franchise.
We'll see how many deposits they get this weekend, though they many not announce it. Many seem to think they will hit their limit, 15K, very quickly; within a day, two days, or less than a week.
Write up in Pro Soccer Talk, April 27th, 2013
And it is done. Wisconsin MLS Now took 22K $100 deposits for season tickets in just over three hours today. While the deposits are refundable for any reason, it is still very impressive that a team no one had hardly dreamed of a month ago, and may never exist mind you, took in $2.2M.
This may be used as an example of how to create a buzz, as unheard of amounts of advertising (estimates of $10M keep getting thrown around), especially radio and billboards (over 600 billboards within an hour of the Milwaukee metro, and seemingly, every commercial break on many stations included a thirty second spot imploring people to "get your name on the top of the list."), not to mention unheard of amounts of social media.
Email to friends, season ticket holders, May 10th, 2013
Thank you for your unprecedented support. We have a list of 22,000 people strong that want to buy season tickets for future MLS games in Wisconsin. Let's rundown where we are:
*Yes, we will be taking more deposits. Like us on Facebook, sign up for our Twitter updates, and/or sign up for e-mail messages.
*Yes, we will be playing soccer in 2014. It may be in the MLS, but that is doubtful, as they tend to move cautiously. More than likely, it will be in one of the minor leagues in US soccer, most likely the NASL or USL Pro. We will also have US Open Cup games, exhibitions versus MLS teams, as well as other professional teams, from Europe, South America, and so on.
*Season ticket holders will have two choices...they can buy season tickets for the team, or they can pass.
*We'll be having a season ticket holder event at the stadium as soon as construction is completed, likely June/July this summer. You can check out sight lines and decide on your seat location.
*Mike Anhaeuser has been hired as the team's first head coach, and signed to a five season contract, through 2018. Pat Ercoli has been hired as the team's first GM, and signed to a five season contraxct, through 2018.
*The voting for the team name will be in the month of July...keep sending in your names, along with your $1 to Make A Wish. So far, Wisconsin United, Wisconsin Warriors are leading.
Friendlies announced for 2014
Club America, from Liga MX
Dortmuth, from German Bundeliga
Newcastle United, from EPL
Columbus Crew, from MLS
New England Revolution, from MLS
E-mail, press release, 5/17/13
Announced that Des Moines Menace of the USL PDL will be an affiliate of WI MLS when team begins play in the MLS.
Announced that Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Pro will be an affiliate of WI MLS when team begins play in the MLS.
E-mail, press release, 5/21/13
Announced that unless an MLS team becomes available in time for the 2014 season, the team will play in the NASL for the 2014 campaign.
home color kit
purple/black jersey/shorts (GK is gray top/shorts)
away color kit
yellow jersey, black collar/outline, black shorts (GK is black top/shorts)
alternate kit
red/white stripes, blue collar/sleeve, blue shorts (GK is blue top/shorts)
alternate kit
black and white vertical stripes, black shorts (Newcastle United sister team)
alternate kit
camouflage tops, black shorts (GK is white top/shorts)
Email, press release, 6/6/13
Bon Jovi will perform the first concert at American Capitalist Stadium on October 26th, 7PM. Presale to season ticket depositers will begin 6/15 at 9AM.
Email, press release, 6/7/13
By popular vote, the team will be known as the Wisconsin Warriors.
{There is a women's football team currently using that team name. We have reimbursed them for new uniforms, web site, and they will be choosing a new moniker by 7/1/13. As of this morning, the WisMLSNow website lands at wisconsinwarriors.com.
Email, press release, 6/8/13
The Warriors have been in contact with the WCS, asking about the availability of expansion teams in the future. We will share any news with you as soon as we know.
Email, press release, 6/10/13
For the first five years, the uniform sponsor of the Warriors will be Honor Flight. When the team reaches the MSL, American Pride (the official sponsor of Honor Flight) will pay $2.5M a season. Until then, they will pay $500K per season.
Email, press release, 6/11/13
First soccer game announced, 8/25/13, 7PM. MLS's Sporting Kansas City will take on the Polish national team. Any tickets remaining after the season ticket holders tour weekend will go on sale online Tuesday, 7/2/13, at 10AM.
Email, press release, 6/12/13
Construction is almost complete. We have planned a season ticket holder event later this month. You can tour American Capitalist Stadium from June 28th- July 1st, and exclusively for people on the waiting list Friday and Saturday. You can tour the stadium, choose your section and/or seats with our customer service reps, and decide if you want to buy tickets for the friendly between Sporting Kansas City and the Polish national team on 8/25, for the Bon Jovi concert on 10/26, or if you'd like partial or full season tickets for our 2014 debut season, and so on.
Uniforms will be for sale in the team store, all three kits, just as they will appear on the field next year! Get them at a discounted price ONLY at the stadium store.
On Sunday and Monday, the stadium will be open to the public.
Free soft drinks (thanks Pepsi!) and free bottled water all four days, with $1 concessions each day as well.
If you cannot make it to the open house, the list will open up on Tuesday, July 2nd online, and remain open until further notice. $200 a seat deposit (refundable).
Email, press release 6/13/13
The women's side of the Warriors will be known as the War Eagles, based on the legend of Old Abe, an eagle who is part of Civil War history. We have asked the WCS for a team as early as 2014, and will proudly look to be the leading force in women's soccer in the USA.
The team colors and kits will mirror the Warriors, but a 2nd alternate, deep pink/black top, gray outline, light pink shorts.
Honor Flight will also be the uniform sponsor of the War Eagles, $1.1M per year if in the WCS, $200K if in the W-League. Five year commitment through 2018.
Email, press release, 6/14/13
All the seats have been installed! Capacity for soccer is 29,440; about 18K lower level, about 5K upper level, 5K club, 720 in 36 suites, 500 in executive club.
Email, press release, 6/21/13
25K outdoor football/soccer stadium--complete June, 2013 (seating areas covered, includes eight full size grass soccer fields/complex, one turf, one covered (Warriors/War Eagles practice facility, with offices, training complex, attached, also turf), actual capacity 29,440. Tours will be conducted at open house!
Email, press release, 6/28/13
1. Milwaukee, WI (population 2 million) Went from darkhorse to favorite with Bryan Clark's foresight and cash to build a 30K capacity soccer palace as part of his Southern Wisconsin University construction project. In six months, his team has secured 22K ticket deposits, an experienced GM and coach, and will begin play in the NASL next season. Training facilities and offices are already complete.
Things going for them: Support, fan base, ownership with deep pockets, MLS ready stadium.
Things not going for them: Not a noted soccer hotbed.
Email, press release, 7/3/13
Thank you for the visitors this weekend. On Friday/Saturday, about half of those on our season ticket list took a look around, and about 7500 picked out their seats, on either a full or partial season plan. About 500 more didn't make it to the stadium, but still picked out seats. Thank you for your belief in us.
Then, on Sunday/Monday, we opened up to the public, those that missed getting on the list. We had 12K take the tour, and added another 7K to the list...along with 3K more over the phone and online. We now have just over 31K deposits (a few have requested refunds). Of those 10K, about 2200 picked seats.
We also had requests for those hoping to support the War Eagles only, on what to do. Season tickets will go on sale soon.
In a few weeks, we will release seats to the public for the soccer match and the concert. In the meantime, keep checking in for updates.
Email update, 7/22/13
We have decided to cap the list as of Friday, 7/19/13 at 33,700. At the moment, about 15K have chosen seats for next year's contests, about 6K full and 9K half season plans. We are through about 27K people on the list.
Email update, 8/1/13
We have every intention of being one of the 24. Note that, by our count and ticket deposits, we already have met every single criteria.
Email update, 8/1/13, 3:30pm
Preliminary counts...17200 have chosen seats for our debut 2014 NASL campaign...6700 full, and 10500 half season plans. So, before any group or single game tickets have been sold, we have about 12K fans in house for every game next season.
25K seats sold for the Bon Jovi concert, those remaining will go on sale to the general public at noon 8/2, and at 9AM to those on the list using their code that will be emailed at 8:45AM, in excess of their deposit number. Online only.
18K seats sold for the Sporting KC/Poland friendly, those remaining will go on sale at noon 8/3. Online only.
Email update 8/9/13, 11:30pm
We have sold about 25K tickets for the Sporting KC/Poland friendly. Final discounts will take place at noon, 8/10.
Bon Jovi is officially a sell out.
With the help of our supporter groups, we have picked out our anthem, which we feel will perfectly describe both our team's and our fan spirit...I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, by Bon Jovi.
Email update 8/24/13, 2PM
We'll see you Saturday night. Get here early, it will be close to a full house, 27K tickets sold as of this morning. Parking lots open at 4, $5 and $10.
Email update 8/25/13, 10:05PM
Hope you joined us, as Poland defeated Sporting Kansas City 4-3 in front of 27,772 fans.
At halftime, it was announced that the War Eagles would be an expansion team in the WCS, beginning play in 2014. We will begin going down the list Monday and taking nonrefundable deposits of $150 for either half or full season ticket packages for the 2014 War Eagles.
Also announced at the half were the first signings for the Warriors, seven players who have extensive experience in the USA, England, Mexico, and Germany.
Email update 8/30/13, 3:30PM
About 7K full season tickets and 10800 half season tickets sold for 2014 Warriors...before any group or single game tickets have been sold, just under 12500 for each game.
Thus far for the War Eagles, after five days on sale, we have deposits and commitments for 1400 full season tickets and 2700 half season plans...we are made it through 28K on the list, though we realize many folks are on vacation this week and not online. Still, five days in, about 2800 a game.
Email updates 9/4/13 4:30PM
War Eagles' head coach-- Wendy Kotwas Waddell
War Eagles GM--Mark Washo
Both Washo and Waddell inked four year contracts, which takes them through the 2017 season.
Thus far, we are all the way through the list, and have 1600 full season ticket commitments and 3400 half season commits...3300 FSE's. The general public is welcome to order season tickets for the War Eagles and/or the Warriors, online or by phone.
Email update, 9/23/13, 3:30PM
War Eagles have sold 1700 full season packages and 3500 half season, 3450 FSE's. Early bird pricing remains in force through 12/31/13. Packages available at a per game price of $12-38. Will have 12 games in package (11 regular season, 1 friendly).
Warriors have 7500 full season and 11500 half season packages, 13250 FSE's. Early bird pricing remains in force through 12/31/13. Packages available at a per game price of $14-70. Will have 18 games in package.
Email update, 10/4, 3PM
Warriors sign seven more players, 14 total. Announce plans for reserve program, U23's, and academy. All players being paid between $77-825K.
War Eagles sign sixteen players. Announce plans for U23's and academy. All players being paid between $30-50K.
Email update, 10/25, 4:15 PM
I felt it was probably time to comment on the ongoing MLS expansion process. FYNYC has already been named as the 20th team, and will begin play in 2015. Another team (or teams) may also begin play in '15, but that has not been announced.
This past week, Orlando had funding for their soccer specific stadium approved. They have commented publicly they hope to be the 21st team, and begin play in 2015.
Where do we stand? We are the Wisconsin Warriors. We have a state of the art, as good as any ever built, soccer stadium that is ready to go. Right now, it's capacity is about 30K, but it will be expanded by the end of 2014 to hold about 40K. Every seat is cushioned, comfortable, and ready for MLS action.
It has been thoroughly tested in Southern Wisconsin University football games, and it is as good as it gets; from the sight lines to being as close to the action as any stadium in the world; to the wide, roomy concourses; to the concession stands that have the finest equipment of any of the finest restaurant kitchens in the world.
We have been in touch with MLS from day one, before we even made it public that we were forming a team. We feel we are, by far, the most prepared of any of the proposed expansion cities, including New York, which plans to play several seasons in Yankees Stadium, which was obviously built for and designed for baseball.
In early 2014, we will play our first game in the NASL, a second tier US soccer league. We will put an entertaining and quality product on the field. We are ready, as early as 2015, to field a MLS team. We are building that team today, and have building blocks in place. We plan to be second to none, with our facilities, our training, and our fan base. We have over 12K full season ticket equivalents in place, and have not yet marketed or sold any single game tickets yet (we will begin the Monday after Thanksgiving, either as vouchers or as single game tickets if the NASL gets us our home dates before then.
No one thought the Brewers could ever draw 3M people in a season. We have twice. We will pack American Capitalist Stadium, and the atmosphere will be as good as exists in the world. We have sent management to Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, and Kansas City, and those same people will take in games in Europe, Mexico, and Asia this winter. We can't create the noise, but we can set up our fans for success. We will have NASL games and several friendlies next year. We will also have WCS, the best women's soccer in the world.
And, we just might host our first national team game next season as well. No promises, but it is being discussed. Nothing is impossible if you can dream it.
Do we get impatient? Yes. We want a MLS team yesterday. We will get one. And when we do, we will celebrate the day, and immediately begin planning for our first season and game.
We'll see you on the pitch.
BP
E mail and numbers TBA at Fanfest, 11/23/13:
War Eagles have sold 2000 full season packages and 4200 partial season, 4100 FSE's. Early bird pricing remains in force through 12/31/13. Will have 12 games in package.
Warriors have 7700 full season and 12300 half season packages, 13850 FSE's. Early bird pricing remains in force through 12/31/13. Will have 22 games in package. First home game will be 2PM, Saturday 4/12/14. First away game will be first weekend of April.
War Eagles and Warriors will have a doubleheader on Friday, July 4th; followed by a huge fireworks show at about 9:30PM...one ticket gets you both games and the fireworks, an exclusive Tshirt, plus a $10 concession card! Sponsored by Hooters.
Note: This game is part of the Warriors' season ticket package...War Eagles season ticket holders will be given the option of purchasing tickets at the Warriors season ticket rate.
SECRET/UNANNOUNCED: MLS commissioner Don Garber will be introduced at the beginning of Bryan Price's remarks, and will make the announcement that the Warriors will be added as an expansion team, along with Orlando City FC and NYFC, to begin play in the 2015 season.
On Friday, we will be Fed Exing a gift package to be delivered on Saturday afternoon to all Warriors season ticket holders. It will include a copy of the press release designed for release after Mr. Garber's announcement, a "Warriors + MLS = 2015" lavender Tshirt, a goalkeeper kit (design to be released at fanfest), schedule magnet with 2014 home games/dates; several pens, pencils, tablets, drinking cups, all with Warriors MLS 2015 on them, soccer ball with MLS 2015, NASL 2014 Opening Day red/white/blue hoodie, July 4th "save the date" 48 ounce travel mug/thermos, purple/yellow/black scarf, vouchers for SWU athletic events, two War Eagles vouchers for each package; Hooters, Freedom, Liberty, White Castle, gift cards..
On Friday we will be Fed Exing a gift package to all War Eagles season ticket holders, will include the above travel mug/thermos, scarf, lavender Tshirt, vouchers, gift cards, in addition to...pink ribbon tank top, 2014 Opening Day red/white/blue Tshirt, black windbreaker, Warriors voucher.
Email, press release, 11/19/13
Announced FC Tucson will be an affiliate, along with Des Moines Menace and Pittsburgh Riverhounds, starting in 2014. Indy Eleven of the NASL will also be an affiliate of the Warriors when Wisconsin becomes a member of the MLS, as early as 2015. The Warriors, Menace, Eleven, and Riverhounds will all have spring training in Arizona. Warriors will begin 2/19/13.
Also, the Warriors U23's will play in the USL PDL in the Great Lakes Division. Vouchers will be given to all season ticket holders, and also given to all single game ticket buyers. Individual game tickets will be $3 for adults, $1 for students, and under 8 free (must be accompanied by an adult or someone that is 14 or over). Seating is general admission, most home games will be at Prepare for Excellence Grass Field 1 in the Warriors' complex, capacity 3500. Park in the ACS free lot and follow the signs.
The Warriors U20's will play in the USL Super 20 Midwest Division. Most games will be at the Prepare for Excellence Grass Field 2, capacity 1200. Park in the ACS free lot and follow the signs. Vouchers will be given to all season ticket holders, and also given to all single game ticket buyers. Individual game tickets will be $3 for adults, $1 for students, and under 8 free (must be accompanied by an adult or someone that is 14 or over). Seating is general admission.
The War Eagles U23's will play in the W League Central Division and most home games will be at the Prepare for Excellence Grass Field 2 in the War Eagles' complex, capacity 1200. Park in the ACS free lot and follow the signs. Vouchers will be given to all season ticket holders, and also given to all single game ticket buyers. Individual game tickets will be $3 for adults, $1 for students, and under 8 free (must be accompanied by an adult or someone that is 14 or over). Seating is general admission.
The War Eagles U20's will play in the W-20 Midwest Division league, and most home games will be at the Prepare For Excellence Grass Field 3 in the War Eagles' complex, capacity 500. Park in the ACS free lot and follow the signs. Vouchers will be given to all season ticket holders, and also given to all single game ticket buyers. Individual game tickets will be $3 for adults, $1 for students, and under 8 free (must be accompanied by an adult or someone that is 14 or over). Seating is general admission.
Announced the Warriors will be playing an exhibition 3/29/14 at Komo Park versus the Eleven.
Also, the Warriors will be playing "friendlies" in Des Moines and Pittsburgh in the summer of 2014. Newcastle United will be playing a "friendly" in Indy in the summer of '14 as well while in the USA on tour.
Announced sister team relationship with Newcastle United of the EPL.
Email/press release 11/19/13 6:30PM
Congrats to Orlando City SC on being named an MLS expansion team for 2015, joining NYCFC. We are hoping to join you...soon.
And don't forget, our first annual Warriors Fanfest is Saturday, 1-5PM at American Capitalist Stadium. Free admission, gift bag to the first 10K through the doors. Free parking, tailgating welcome, we'll see you then.
Email, press release, 11/22, 2PM
Fanfest at ACS tomorrow from 12-4. Free admission and parking!
We will have 15 Warriors' players and 11 War Eagles' players there. Free autographs and picture sessions. Gift bags for the first 10K through the door. Bryan Price will be speaking about 12:30, and will have a special announcement. Coach Anhauser and GM Ercoli will be speaking about 1PM.
If you cannot make it, FSW will have coverage from 12-1:45.
Email, press release, 11/23/13, 12:55PM
Don Garber, the commissioner of Major League Soccer, just announced at Fanfest that the Wisconsin Warriors franchise will be joining MLS as the 22nd franchise in 2015, joining NYCFC and Orlando as expansion teams that season.
That's right folks, we are in!!!
We are, we are, we are going to MLS. We are, we are, we are going to MLS...
If you are not on the list, the next way to obtain priority to 2015 MLS season tickets is to purchase 2014 NASL season tickets. No, we cannot add you to the list, the only way to ensure you will be able to buy a half or full package of 2015 season tickets is to buy a 2014 half or full season package!! C'mon out and try out the sightlines. We cannot guarantee your exact seats unless you buy a full season package, but we can do our best to get you the section you want.
Email, press release 11/24/5PM
Sold about 300 full season packages and about 500 half season packages since Fanfest began yeterday, and the MLS announcement.
That gives us about 8K full season ticket packages and 12800 half season packages, or about 14400 full season equivalents.
If you wish to be a season ticket holder, make a $200 nonrefundable deposit per ticket, or choose your package and make an exact payment by phone with your ticket rep.
We will be available by phone or online from 10AM-7PM Monday and Tuesday, 10-4 on Wednesday, 10-7 on Friday, and 10-2 on Saturday. Or, stop in at American Capitalist Stadium and tell the ticket window attendant you wish to purchase a Warriors or War Eagles season ticket package. 4 pack vouchers are for sale at the window as well!
Email, press release, Thanksgiving Day, 2014
We are thankful for a full NASL season in 2014, as well as several exhibitions.
And, most of all, we are especially thankful for MLS action in 2015.
Happy Thanksgiving. We'll see you on the pitch in April.
Black Friday specials
Online and at the team store in ACS...buy one, get one free. Free SWU athletic vouchers with every order. Free scarf with any order over $50. Free $20 Hooters' gift card with any order over $75. Free $50 Freedom theaters gift card with any order over $125. Free $100 Warriors/War Eagles ACS gift card with every order over $250.
New items added; ties, jackets, ladies apparel, souvenir items.
Sale starts at 3PM online Thursday, goes until 7PM Friday. ACS shop open 10-7 Friday.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL STOCKING STUFFER
...3 Warriors vouchers plus the July 4th extravaganza...$49 plus your choice of clothing.
--OR--
...3 War Eagles vouchers plus the July 4th extravaganza...$35 plus your choice of clothing.
Limited to 500 packages, ends 12/23/13.
Radio, billboard, online, and TV blitz starting 12/1, through 1/31, Brewers' season ticket packages.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
2015 MLS!!!
Email, press release, 11/23/13, 12:55PM
Don Garber, the commissioner of Major League Soccer, just announced at Fanfest that the Wisconsin Warriors franchise will be joining MLS as the 22nd franchise in 2015, joining NYCFC and Orlando as expansion teams that season.
That's right folks, we are in!!!
We are, we are, we are going to MLS. We are, we are, we are going to MLS...
The only way to obtain priority to 2015 MLS season tickets is to purchase 2014 NASL season tickets. No, we cannot add you to a list, the only way to ensure you will be able to buy a half or full package of 2015 season tickets is to buy a 2014 half or full season package!! C'mon out and try out the sightlines. We cannot guarantee your exact seats unless you buy a full season package, but we can do our best to get you the section you want.
Every game available for $220! Half season packages available for $110!
Don Garber, the commissioner of Major League Soccer, just announced at Fanfest that the Wisconsin Warriors franchise will be joining MLS as the 22nd franchise in 2015, joining NYCFC and Orlando as expansion teams that season.
That's right folks, we are in!!!
We are, we are, we are going to MLS. We are, we are, we are going to MLS...
The only way to obtain priority to 2015 MLS season tickets is to purchase 2014 NASL season tickets. No, we cannot add you to a list, the only way to ensure you will be able to buy a half or full package of 2015 season tickets is to buy a 2014 half or full season package!! C'mon out and try out the sightlines. We cannot guarantee your exact seats unless you buy a full season package, but we can do our best to get you the section you want.
Every game available for $220! Half season packages available for $110!
Friday, November 22, 2013
American Pride press release, 11/22/13, 3PM
As of 2014, our Hooters Night Owl cinema cafes and Liberty theater chains will be closed on Tuesdays. This is one of our slower days of the week; it does not interfere with federal holidays which are often observed on Mondays, and it also does not interfere with many of our staff's "weekender" schedule, in which they work Friday-Sunday, do charity work on Monday or Thursday, and enjoy three plus consecutive days off, a rarity in the service industries.
American Pride press release, 11/22/13, 3:15PM
In early 2014, some of the Liberty theaters will transform into Freedom theaters. Many will have to undergo remodels before reopening as a Freedom.
There are 152 Liberty theaters that will be changing over. All have at last 8 screens, and many have 10 or 12. All together, it will be 152 locations and 1486 screens making this transition. We will be adding 38 more screens as well. About 100 of these theaters will be transforming into Freedom Night Owl locations, with premium seating and a full menu. All the Freedom Night Owl theaters will have a Hooters restaurant in the lobby. Freedom theaters that are not cobranded as Freedom Night Owl theaters will have a bar/lounge attached that will be called Hooters Limited, which will offer wings, burgers, and specials, along with drinks. It's a perfect place to meet your friends or pick up a bit to eat before or after the movie.
We are making this change because as we look to acquire first run theaters, we have had trouble finding properties to expand.
In May, 2014 Freedom should have 393 theaters with 6038 screens. It will be the #2 movie theater chain in the USA, based on number of screens, and #1 in terms of quality.We expect our clientele to drive past other theaters to experience what Freedom offers....the best in the business.
As of 2014, our Hooters Night Owl cinema cafes and Liberty theater chains will be closed on Tuesdays. This is one of our slower days of the week; it does not interfere with federal holidays which are often observed on Mondays, and it also does not interfere with many of our staff's "weekender" schedule, in which they work Friday-Sunday, do charity work on Monday or Thursday, and enjoy three plus consecutive days off, a rarity in the service industries.
American Pride press release, 11/22/13, 3:15PM
In early 2014, some of the Liberty theaters will transform into Freedom theaters. Many will have to undergo remodels before reopening as a Freedom.
There are 152 Liberty theaters that will be changing over. All have at last 8 screens, and many have 10 or 12. All together, it will be 152 locations and 1486 screens making this transition. We will be adding 38 more screens as well. About 100 of these theaters will be transforming into Freedom Night Owl locations, with premium seating and a full menu. All the Freedom Night Owl theaters will have a Hooters restaurant in the lobby. Freedom theaters that are not cobranded as Freedom Night Owl theaters will have a bar/lounge attached that will be called Hooters Limited, which will offer wings, burgers, and specials, along with drinks. It's a perfect place to meet your friends or pick up a bit to eat before or after the movie.
We are making this change because as we look to acquire first run theaters, we have had trouble finding properties to expand.
In May, 2014 Freedom should have 393 theaters with 6038 screens. It will be the #2 movie theater chain in the USA, based on number of screens, and #1 in terms of quality.We expect our clientele to drive past other theaters to experience what Freedom offers....the best in the business.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
First holiday Warriors fanfest, 11/23/13
All day fanfest...meet the Warriors players and coaches, autographs, talk about the 2014 NASL season and future MLS plans with Warriors owner, Bryan Price. Four game vouchers will be on sale for the first time, new clothing and souvenir items, uniforms will be unveiled in their entirety for the first time. Gift bags full of goodies to the first 10K in attendance. You will be able to choose your seats if you wish to purchase a half or full season ticket plan.
12PM-4PM, Saturday November 23rd. If you are able, please bring a bag of nonperishable groceries or plan to give a cash donation at the door.
Mr. Clark's state of the team address will occur about 12:30. Manager Mike Anhaeuser and GM Pat Ercoli will follow at about 1PM.
American Capitalist Stadium, parking lots open at 10AM, tailgating welcome.
Will announce Brewers/Warriors/War Eagle holiday ticket package...Brewers ticket on Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, or Father's Day; and Warriors/War Eagles/fireworks extravaganza on July 4th...
...loge IF and an endzone or upper deck...$39
...terrace reserved and an endzone or upper deck...$19
Will announce Bucks/Warriors ticket package...Bucks ticket in March/April (any game except Lakers or Heat)...any Warriors NASL game...
lower level Bucks and the best available Warriors...$39
upper level Bucks and upper level Warriors....$19
Will announce Admirals/Warriors ticket package...Admirals tickets to a non Saturday or concert game, and Warriors tickets to any two NASL games...
...lower level Admirals, 2 best available Warriors...$49
...2 lower level Admirals, 4 best available Warriors...$79
Warriors Military special...active or retired military $10, best seats available
War Eagles Military special...active or retired military $5, best seats available
Email, press release, 11/22, 2PM
Fanfest at ACS tomorrow from 12-4. Free admission and parking!
We will have 15 Warriors' players and 3 War Eagles' players there. Free autographs and picture sessions. Gift bags for the first 10K through the door. Bryan Price will be speaking about 12:30, and will have a special announcement. Coach Anhauser and GM Ercoli will be speaking about 1PM.
If you cannot make it, FSW will have coverage from 12-1:45.
Email, press release, 11/22, 3PM
Will announce the signing of Herculez Gomez to a 3y/$3.2M deal at Fanfest. Gomez will be in attendance.
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12PM-4PM, Saturday November 23rd. If you are able, please bring a bag of nonperishable groceries or plan to give a cash donation at the door.
Mr. Clark's state of the team address will occur about 12:30. Manager Mike Anhaeuser and GM Pat Ercoli will follow at about 1PM.
American Capitalist Stadium, parking lots open at 10AM, tailgating welcome.
Will announce Brewers/Warriors/War Eagle holiday ticket package...Brewers ticket on Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, or Father's Day; and Warriors/War Eagles/fireworks extravaganza on July 4th...
...loge IF and an endzone or upper deck...$39
...terrace reserved and an endzone or upper deck...$19
Will announce Bucks/Warriors ticket package...Bucks ticket in March/April (any game except Lakers or Heat)...any Warriors NASL game...
lower level Bucks and the best available Warriors...$39
upper level Bucks and upper level Warriors....$19
Will announce Admirals/Warriors ticket package...Admirals tickets to a non Saturday or concert game, and Warriors tickets to any two NASL games...
...lower level Admirals, 2 best available Warriors...$49
...2 lower level Admirals, 4 best available Warriors...$79
Warriors Military special...active or retired military $10, best seats available
War Eagles Military special...active or retired military $5, best seats available
Email, press release, 11/22, 2PM
Fanfest at ACS tomorrow from 12-4. Free admission and parking!
We will have 15 Warriors' players and 3 War Eagles' players there. Free autographs and picture sessions. Gift bags for the first 10K through the door. Bryan Price will be speaking about 12:30, and will have a special announcement. Coach Anhauser and GM Ercoli will be speaking about 1PM.
If you cannot make it, FSW will have coverage from 12-1:45.
Email, press release, 11/22, 3PM
Will announce the signing of Herculez Gomez to a 3y/$3.2M deal at Fanfest. Gomez will be in attendance.
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Thursday, November 07, 2013
Sold our 1% share in Twitter on 2nd day of public trading. Bought for $250K in '10, sold shares for $122.1M.
